Victoria Councils Seek Machine Gaming Curbs

At least 20 local councils in the Australian state of Victoria are revising their planning laws to keep gaming machines out of poorer neighborhoods. Most of the councils want...

Published April 28, 2014

Niagara Falls Calls for Casino Reval

City officials in Niagara Falls, in the Canadian province of Ontario, are blasting cuts in assessed taxes on the Fallsview Casino (l.) and Casino Niagara. The cuts mean fewer...

Published April 28, 2014

Ottawa Adds Tables Games

In addition to millions in revenues from 1,200 slot machines at Rideau Carlton Raceway (l.), the province of Ottawa, Canada, will soon benefit from the addition of 21 table...

Published April 28, 2014

O’Farrell Out as NSW Premier

In New South Wales James Packer had the most powerful friend a gaming developer could want. But the chief executive responsible for making Crown Sydney happen, Premier Barry O’Farrell...

Published April 21, 2014

Niagara Mayor Opposes Toronto Casino

The mayor of Niagara Falls, Ontario, Jim Diodati (l.), says a casino in Toronto, being pushed by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, would have “dire” results for his city’s economy.

Published April 21, 2014

Casino Proposal Misplaced in Jamaica

Jamaica’s government thought it had four casino proposals to consider, but it turns out they have five. The fifth application was submitted on time but never found its way...

Published April 21, 2014

Echo Forecasts Strong Quarter

The tenure of Echo Entertainment’s new CEO, Matt Bekier (l.). is off to a strong start. The Australian casino giant said an increase in gaming revenue and cuts in...

Published April 21, 2014

Tinian Casino Clashes With Regulators

Tinian Dynasty Casino’s new Chinese owners have fallen out with regulators on the U.S. Pacific island territory. They complain they’re not getting the staff approvals they need, but regulators...

Published April 21, 2014

Aquis Discounts Environmental Concerns

Environmentalists are worried about the fragile ecosystem of Australia’s Great Barrier Reef if Tony Fung’s $4 billion Aquis megaresort goes ahead in northern Queensland as planned. Aquis contends its...

Published April 14, 2014

Australia Studies Gambling Habits

A new study from Gambling Research Australia has found that the country is home to the world’s most avid gamblers. The study found 64 percent of Australians gamble and...

Published April 14, 2014

Saskatchewan Casino Revenues Plunge

SaskGaming has released its numbers for 2013, and they’re nothing to cheer about. Bottom line: revenues at Casino Regina and Casino Moose Jaw are down more than $10 million...

Published April 14, 2014

Queensland Draw Flurry of Interest

Twelve investment groups have submitted bids for three new casino licenses in the Australian state of Queensland. It’s an impressive list of suitors that includes the continent’s three largest...

Published April 7, 2014

Ontario Pledges $100 Million for Horse Tracks

Despite waning interest in horse racing as a pastime, Ontario’s new premier, Kathleen Wynne (l.), has promised $500 million over the next five years to prop up the ailing...

Published April 7, 2014

Alberta Casinos Begin Extended Hours

With hours recently extended from 14 to 17 a day, and until 3:00 a.m., casinos in Alberta expect to generate more revenue for charities. On the down side, charities...

Published April 7, 2014

Saipan Governor Signs Casino Bill

After several failed attempts at legalization, practical considerations finally won the day on the western Pacific island of Saipan. The cash-strapped government there has given the long-awaited go-ahead for...

Published March 31, 2014

Renovations complete at InterContinental San Juan

The InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino has completed a $22.25 million renovation project including updated guests rooms and public spaces as well as upgrades to meeting rooms and...

Published March 31, 2014

Experts: NSW’s Gambling Problem Will Worsen

Addiction specialists had sharp words for New South Wales Premier Barry O’Farrell and his defense of the Crown Sydney project during testimony before a parliamentary hearing on problem gambling....

Published March 31, 2014

A Monte Carlo on the Black Sea?

Russia has taken on an extremely poor relative with its annexation of the Crimea. The Black Sea enclave will require billions in central government subsidies to stay afloat, and...

Published March 31, 2014

Could Toronto Vote on Casino?

Noah Shopsowitz (l.), a Toronto developer, wants city residents to approve a casino in Toronto, but he’ll have to act fast. Any legislative measure would have to be in...

Published March 24, 2014

Jamaica Casino Could Soon Break Ground

Construction of Jamaica’s first licensed casino could begin as early as this summer. Celebration Jamaica Development Ltd. plans a vast casino complex that could hire as many as 4,000...

Published March 24, 2014